Frozen Ladder (1/100 at f/8.0; 16mm at ISO 100)
This weekend I had all intentions of taking my camera out and shooting a few frames. But as they say, “life got in the way.” Between grocery shopping, walking dogs, exercising, and spending time with my kid….time just seemed to slip by. Instead of beating myself up or making excuses, I’ve decided to embark on a yearlong journey to photograph an image a day. I’ve been debating this for quite some time, but have shrugged it off due to what I feel would be my inability to deliver the goods. Like most things, it’s all about making time and giving yourself permission to stink from time to time. Having said that , I decided to establish some rules that I feel I could live by: 1. It’s ok to take some crappy photos 2. The image or video must be posted on the day it was shot 3. The only way out of posting for the day is in the case of an emergency or zero internet (which sadly enough is an emergency in my world) 4. Most importantly – have fun. This is all about growing as a photographer and experimenting a bit to get the creative juices flowing. I plan on embarking on this journey beginning April 1st (no, this isn’t an April Fool’s Joke) and pushing through for the next 365 days. I’ll let everyone know where I plan on posting the images in the weeks to come, but until then wish me luck…John
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I’m sure you’ll do great John. Can wait to see your 365 images. I’m on day 41 and you’re right, not every day is perfect, but you learn so much. See me at alejandra365.posterous.com. Good luck!
Alejandra,
Thanks for the support. I’ll make sure to check out your 365. Take care, John
That is a idea, Im doing it April first sounds like a good day. But I am saying because i am disabled I’m giving myself the right to do Photo(s) around the house when I cant get out. This will keep me honest and keep me moving when i dont want to, and some days I have to be pushed to do anything but sit at the putter and be a Facebook BUM. and it does give me something to look forward to some days and other makes me say I did it awesome I like it or not
Thanks for the Idea way cool
I’m glad to hear you’re on board. Good luck!
I’m looking forward to it! Good luck!
Hopefully it will go well…;)